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| United States Patent |
6,206,217
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Chiang
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March 27, 2001
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Packaging case set
Abstract
A packaging case set, used for packing swimming goggles with a mono frame,
including two pieces of packaging cases that have the same style case
shell, and in which each of the packaging cases consists of a first and
second enclosure, bonding unit etc. Therein, the first and second
enclosures are inward arching and are then assembled to form a sealed
space. Furthermore, each enclosure is equipped with a bonding unit,
whereby the bonding unit contains the first and second fasteners, which
further become fastened together accordingly. Owing to the above
structure, and also by means of the fastening function in-between the
first and second fasteners on the first enclosure, it can hence be
reassembled into two different-styled packaging cases at the time of
opening. Thus, it is ready for the packing of small personal items or
complete set of swimming goods, such as swimming goggles, earplugs,
nosepieces, etc.
| Inventors:
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Chiang; Herman (27-No. 634-9, Ching-Ping Rd., Taipei Hsien, TW)
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| Appl. No.:
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472767 |
| Filed:
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December 27, 1999 |
| Current U.S. Class: |
220/8; 206/5; 206/37; 220/4.21; 220/4.24 |
| Intern'l Class: |
B65D 6/0/2; 7/; A45C 11//04 |
| Field of Search: |
206/5,37
220/4.21,4.24,8
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References Cited
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Primary Examiner: Gehman; Bryon P.
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Pro-Techtor Int'l Services
Claims
I claim:
1. A packaging case set comprising:
a first packaging case and a second packaging case, each said packaging
case comprises a first enclosure and a second enclosure; wherein
said first enclosure and said second enclosure mesh together at a joining
face to form an enclosed space,
each said enclosure comprises a bonding unit, each said bonding unit
comprising a fastening slot and a coupling post with a securing protrusion
thereon, said coupling post being received in said fastening slot to
secure said first enclosure to said second enclosure; and wherein
said joining face is in a wave shape.
2. The packaging case set as recited in claim 1 wherein:
said first enclosure and said second enclosure each have an alignment means
affixed thereto, said alignment means serving to align said first
enclosure and said second enclosure during joining, and said alignment
means further secure said first enclosure and said second enclosure in
their respective positions.
3. The packaging case set as recited in claim 2, wherein:
a tie-unit is installed on said packaging case, said tie-unit serving to
further secure said first and second enclosures, and said tie-unit also
serves as a handle for hand carrying.
4. The packaging case set as recited in claim 3, wherein:
said alignment means is positioned near the joining face of said first and
second enclosure, and said first enclosure and said second enclosure each
include a rib extending from an outer surface at said joining face.
5. The packaging set as recited in claim 4 wherein:
said tie-unit comprises an annular slot, a perforation, a tie-band, and a
pressed sleeve, said first enclosure and said second enclosure each have
one of said annular slots on an exterior surface, said tie-band is
extended outward from an interior of one of said enclosures and then is
wound into said annular slot, and tied down by said pressed sleeve.
6. The packaging case set as recited in claim 5 wherein:
a volume of said first enclosure is larger than a volume of said second
enclosure.
7. A packaging case set comprising:
a first packaging case and a second packaging case, each said packaging
case comprises a first enclosure and a second enclosure; wherein
said first enclosure and said second enclosure mesh together at a joining
face to form an enclosed space,
each said enclosure comprises a bonding unit, each said bonding unit
comprising a first fastener and a second fastener, and
said first enclosure and said second enclosure each have an alignment means
affixed thereto, said alignment means serving to align said first
enclosure and said second enclosure during joining, and said alignment
means further secure said first enclosure and said second enclosure in
their respective positions; and wherein
said joining face is in a wave shape.
8. A packaging case set as recited in claim 7 wherein:
a tie-unit is installed on said packaging case, said tie-unit serving to
further secure said first and second enclosures, and said tie-unit also
serves as a handle for hand carrying.
9. A packaging case set as recited in claim 8 wherein:
said alignment means is positioned near the joining face of said first and
second enclosures, and said first enclosure and said second enclosure each
include a rib extending from an outer surface at said joining face.
10. A packaging case set as recited in claim 4 wherein:
said tie-unit comprises an annular slot, a perforation, a tie-band, and a
pressed sleeve, said annular slot is positioned on the exterior of one of
said enclosures, said tie-band is extended outward from an interior of the
other one of said enclosures and then is wound into said annular slot, and
tied down by said pressed sleeve.
11. A packaging case set as recited in claim 10 wherein:
a volume of said first enclosure is larger than a volume of said second
enclosure.
12. A packaging case set comprising:
a first enclosure, a second enclosure, and a bonding unit, said first
enclosure and said second enclosure mesh together at a joining face to
form an enclosed space, said first enclosure and said second enclosure
each include a bonding unit, said bonding unit comprising a fastening slot
and a coupling post with a securing protrusion thereon, said coupling post
being received in said fastening slot to secure said first enclosure to
said second enclosure; wherein
a volume of said first enclosure is larger than a volume of said second
enclosure, and
said joining face is in a wave shape.
13. The packaging case set as recited in claim 12 wherein:
said first enclosure and said second enclosure each have an alignment means
affixed thereto, said alignment means serving to align said first
enclosure and said second enclosure during joining, and said alignment
means further secure said first enclosure and said second enclosure in
their respective positions.
14. The packaging case set as recited in claim 13 wherein:
said tie-unit comprises an annular slot, a perforation, a tie-band, and a
pressed sleeve, an annular slot is included on a surface of one of said
enclosures, said tie-band is extended outward from an interior of the
other one of said enclosures and then is wound into said annular slot and
tied down by said pressed sleeve, said tie-unit also serving as a handle
for hand carrying.
Description
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The presented innovation is designed to provide a kind of packaging case
set, and more particularly a case shell, which while being opened is able
to be assembled with another opened case shell into two new style case
shells. The packaging case set is thus able to form respective structures
for the packing of swimming goggles, swimming goods, or small personal
items.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
FIG. 1 gives reference to a packaging case related to the present
invention, which is especially for the packing of swimming goggles as
well. Moreover, the structure for such a kind of swimming goggles
packaging case is not only very convenient, but is also able to securely
protect the glasses. There are a variety of designs for known swimming
goggles containers, but in fact most of them either lack innovative and
functional designs, or maybe just concentrate on changes in visible
appearance only, with very few of them having an improvement in functions.
It is a common experience for most of us that there are no united and
proper packaging cases to help us for the collection and packing of small
personal items, such as earplugs, nosepieces, small ornaments etc., when
we go swimming. As a result, swimming was becoming more and more
inconvenient, sometimes even resulting in the unlucky loss of items, thus
presenting the need for people who enjoy swimming to solve such a problem.
In addition, the design of swimming goggles eyeglasses have dramatically
changed, from only having zero diopter eyeglasses, to the provision of
services for both shortsighted and far sighted people; and, going further,
they can even render special service for particular people in the supply
of different diopters on both eyes. There is a tendency to be concerned
with the service rendered to customers instead of technology. Under such
circumstances, even the sales status for swimming goggles has also
changed, from only purchasing mono eyeglasses instead of two eyeglasses at
the same time. Therefore there's a rapid need for the improvement of both
the style and the functions of the swimming goggles accordingly.
Thus, the purpose of the present invention is to provide a kind of
packaging case set, in which each packaging case is used for the packing
of mono frame swimming goggles. Meanwhile, it also allows each packaging
case, while opened, to be reassembled with other opened packaging cases,
for the forming of two new style case shells. One of the case shells is
for collecting/packing, while the other case shell is for
collecting/packing with earplugs, nosepieces, or small ornaments, offering
a new style with multi-functions.
Another purpose of the present invention is to provide a brand new style in
sales by offering the packaging case for mono frame swim glasses, hence
allowing customers to select the options in accordance to their actual
needs.
CHARACTERISTICS OF THE INVENTION
The major characteristics of the packaging case of the present invention
include: each packaging case comprising of two pieces of packaging case
with the same style case shell, in which each of the packaging cases
consists of a first and second enclosure, bonding unit etc, wherein the
first and second enclosure mesh with each other and are then assembled
into a sealing space. Moreover, each enclosure is equipped with a bonding
unit, in which the said bonding unit contains the first and second
fasteners, which become further stuck to each other accordingly. Owing to
the above structure, and also by means of the function of becoming stuck
in-between the first and second fasteners on the first enclosure, it is
hence able to be reassembled into two different-styled packaging cases at
the time of opening the packaging case.
In compliance with the major characteristics, in which the first fastener
is a fastening slot and the second fastener is a coupling post, there is
also a securing protrusion equipped with the coupling post for the purpose
of becoming stuck with the fastening slot.
The other characteristic of the packaging case of the present invention is
that the join face formed by the marching in-between the first and second
enclosure is the same in conformational structure. Additionally, in light
of the above description, the join face formed by the inarching motion
in-between the first and second enclosure is actually a wave shape.
Another characteristic of the packaging case of the present invention is
the installation of a locator. Located at a position nearby the join face,
on the first and second enclosure, it not only provides a special function
in the mutual alignment while inarching, but also prevents the revolving
of the join face across the curved surface after the inarching of the
first and second enclosure.
Furthermore, one additional characteristic of the packaging case of the
present invention is a tie-unit installed. This is not only able to
tighten the combined piece caused by the first and second enclosures, but
also offers a special function for hand carrying purposes.
The preferred embodiment of the present invention, its configuration,
structure, and operation, is best further described in the following
detailed description, taken in conjunction with reference to the
accompanying drawings:
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the known packaging case for swimming
goggles;
FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view for the single packaging case of the
packaging case set in accordance to the present invention;
FIG. 3 is a schematic view of the single packaging case for the packaging
of swimming goggles with a mono frame, as shown in FIG. 2, according to
the preferred embodiment of the present invention;
FIGS. 4 and 5 are schematic views of the new style-packaging case
reassembled from two opened packaging cases in of the present invention.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF NUMBERS
Packaging CASE set 1, 1', 1"
The first enclosure 10
The second enclosure 11
Bonding unit 12
Locator 13
Tie-unit 14
Join face 101, 111
Fastening slot 121
Coupling post 122
Securing protrusion 123
Annular slot 141
Perforation 142
Tie-band 143
Pressed sleeve 144
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
With reference to FIG. 2, this figure is an exploded perspective view for
the single packaging case of the packaging case set's present invention.
Due to each packaging case, of the packaging case set's present invention,
being the same shape and structure, therefore it is acceptable to
illustrate only one of the packaging cases. As shown in FIG. 2, packaging
case set 1 comprises of structures such as: the first enclosure 10, second
enclosure 11, bonding unit 12, locator 13, tie-unit 14 etc. Herein, the
shape of the first enclosure 10 and the second enclosure 11 are similar to
a stereo-hollow semi-oval, the said first enclosure 10 is longer than the
said second enclosure 11, and the join face 101, 111, inbetween the
enclosures, is in the shape of a wave, resulting in the effect of
contraposition. Moreover, inside the join face 101, 111 is installed with
a locator 13 which is located on the malposition at the ribbing, extending
from the first enclosure 10 and the second enclosure 11. In addition, the
other end of the ribbing partly extends out of the join face 101, 111,
in-between the first enclosure 10 and the second enclosure 11. By the time
the first enclosure 10 and the second enclosure 11 bond together, it will
possess the function of guiding and preventing the action of revolving.
The said bonding unit 12 consists of the first and second fastener, which
allow mutual fastening. Therein, the first fastener is a fastening slot
121 and the second fastener is a coupling post 122, which are all equipped
on the first and second enclosure 10, 11 and thereby the said coupling
post 122 has an securing protrusion 123 for sticking with the said
fastening slot 121. Owing to the shape and structure of the present
invention's single packaging case being the same, therefore after opening
the packaging case, the reassembled enclosures will all stick together to
form one piece, by means of the fastening slot 121 and coupling post 122.
In other words, the present inventions have a common design in the mutual
fastening of different packaging cases without the limitation of
orientation.
Also, the said tie-unit 14 comprises of an annular slot 141, perforation
142, tie-band 143, and pressed sleeve 144, etc. The said annular slot 141
is positioned on the exterior macropinacoid of the first enclosure 10 and
the second enclosure 11. The said perforation 142 is positioned at the
bottom of the long axle of the said first enclosure 10 and the second
enclosure 11, extending from the inside of the first enclosure 10 (or the
second enclosure 11) and having the said perforation 142. There is a
tie-band 143 stretching outward and then winding into the said annular
slot 141, and once again is tied down at the proper position by the
pressed sleeve 144 as a result. With reference to the FIG. 3, upon
assembly, the said tie-band 143 will stretch out from the inside of the
said enclosure through its perforation, and have a reef knot at the end
that is inside the said enclosure. The tie-ban 143 will wind both the
first and second enclosure around the annular slot 141, and then be
pressed down by the pressed sleeve 144 on the tie-band 143 as a result. In
this way the enclosures will be secured properly, while the extra length
of the tie-band also acts as a hand-carrying band. Contrarily, if
performing the procedure in reverse then it is possible for you to open it
accordingly.
With reference to the FIGS. 4 and 5, these are schematic views of the new
stylepackaging case, which are reassembled from two opened packaging cases
of the present invention. Shown in FIG. 4 is a packaging case 1'
reassembled from two first enclosures 10 for the collecting and packing of
complete sets of swimming goggles; while FIG. 5 shows a packaging case 1"
reassembled from two second enclosures 11, for the collecting and packing
of small personal items such as earplugs, nosepieces, coins, keys, etc. Of
course, it is also appropriate for the collecting and packing of small
sets of cleaning goods.
In view of the specific embodiment described herein, while the present
invention has been illustrated and described, it would be obvious to those
skilled in the art that various other changes and modifications, such as
equipping with an un-wave shaped join face for the packaging case, the use
of other geometric figures for the conformation of enclosures, or even
using the product for collecting and packing items other than swimming
goggles, of the present invention, can be made without departing from the
spirit and scope of the invention. Coverage of all such changes and
modifications within the scope of the present invention are therefore
intended in the appended claims.
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